Old-fashioned chocolate coconut haystacks, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 24 haystacks.
Chocolate Coconut Haystacks
Dessert
Candy confections
Origin: Ugandan
Vanilla: Extract
Easy
Old-fashioned chocolate coconut haystacks, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 24 haystacks.
Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Chill
20 min
Total
38 min
Yield
24 haystacks
Diet
—
Ingredients
Adjust yield
haystacks
Ingredient amounts change with yield. Follow the recipe instructions for times, temperatures, and equipment.
- 8.0 oz (227.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2.0 cups (170.0 g)sweetened shredded coconut, toasted and cooled
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
Make it at home
- Must-have Taylor Candy & Deep-Fry Thermometer Clips to the pot so you can watch the sugar or oil climb without guessing. View on Amazon › (opens in a new tab)
- Makes it easier Silicone Square Candy Molds Neat, uniform pieces that pop right out. View on Amazon › (opens in a new tab)
- Worth the upgrade Silicone Baking Mat Nothing sticks, bottoms bake evenly, and no parchment to buy. View on Amazon › (opens in a new tab)
As an Amazon Associate, VanillaGoods earns from qualifying purchases. We only suggest tools that fit this recipe.
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring, until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Fold in the coconut until coated.
- Drop by heaping tablespoons onto parchment and shape into little haystacks. Chill until set, about 20 minutes.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Store airtight in a cool place for up to 1 week.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make chocolate coconut haystacks?
Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to chill. It makes about 24 haystacks.
How should I store chocolate coconut haystacks?
Store airtight in a cool place for up to 1 week.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
84
Calories / serving
5.2g
Fat
9.5g
Carbs
0.7g
Protein
7.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2016 cal · 125g fat · 228g carbs · 17g protein · 173g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 84 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 16 min·0.9 mi·~1850 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
- Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
- Swimming laps 12 min
- Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
- Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
- Dancing 14 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 20 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
Made with VanillaGoods
Browse available VanillaGoods products below. Check each product's origin and form against the ingredient list; these recommendations do not change the recipe's quantities or preparation method.
Recipe Rating
0 commentsNo comments yet — be the first to share how this turned out for you.
Leave a comment